Step 3. Obtain a Business License

Please note: If you're participating in a permitted temporary event, the event organizer may pay for a $15 temporary business license, and a permanent license is not required. If you anticipate participating in three or more events annually, we recommend you get a permanent business license to save on temporary license fees.

After your temporary or permanent business license application is received Customer Service will contact you:

For copies of required agreements (noted above)

To schedule a fire department inspection of your vehicle. Fire Department inspections utilize a standardized checklist to determine compliance with life safety regulations.

If no site plan was required in previous steps, you may still need to submit:

Before applying for a business license, it is very important that you verify that your business activity meets the zoning requirements for the location you have selected if operating business from any premises within the City limits of Kennewick. Read More...

City of Kennewick takes pride in the park and recreational facilities available for residents and visitors. There are 34 maintained public parks and facilities spread throughout the city with 855 total acres of which about 400 is green space. Recreation Website

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a spatial model of City facilities & infrastructure in the “real” world. This collection of maps and data can help you visualize information. Property owners can also find parcel information, zoning, utilities, etc. Go to Maps...